New ultrasound helmet precisely targets brain regions for Parkinson's treatment

welt.de (German)

A new ultrasound helmet precisely targets brain regions without surgery, offering a potential treatment for Parkinson's and other neurological disorders. Developed by Oxford and UCL researchers, the helmet uses mechanical ultrasound pulses to modulate brain areas 1000 times smaller than previous methods, achieving remarkable accuracy. This technology, tested on healthy subjects, could eventually be used at home with AI and may complement or replace invasive brain implants for various conditions.


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